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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,139.34, 21,208.92 and 3,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,139.34, 21,208.92 and 3,751 is: 5,626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,139.34 : 21,208.92 = 3,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,139.34/21,208.92 = 3,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,139.34x = 21,208.92 × 3,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,139.34x = 79,554,658.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,554,658.92/14,139.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.48

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